The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in 69 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/about-us to learn more. The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

DEPARTMENT OR PROGRAM SPECIFIC

Join one of the most successful and sophisticated gift planning programs in the country. For more than 30 years, TNC has recognized the power of planned gifts to help our supporters leave a lasting legacy to our mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. TNC has more than 23,000 Legacy Club members and in FY15, over 1,700 individuals told us they had included the Conservancy in their will, retirement plan or other estate plan. Annually we raise approximately $100 million in deferred and complex gifts, including CGAs, CRTs, gifts of real estate, and donor advised funds. In addition, TNC is embarking on the largest campaign in conservation history - a $5 billion investment in private philanthropy and impact capital that will enable us to leverage tens, if not hundereds, of billions of dollars in public investment for nature. Become a part of our skilled gift planning staff dedicated to working with our supporters to establish gifts of complex assets and giving vehicles to achieve their philanthropic goals to protect, transform and inspire.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Gift Planning develops, implements and manages effective gift planning strategies and plans for the cultivation and solicitation in asking for, negotiating and closing planned and outright gifts of $100,000 or more from major individual donors and prospects. The Nature Conservancy has one of the most successful and sophisticated gift planning programs in the country. For more than 30 years, the Conservancy has recognized the power of planned gifts to help our supporters leave a lasting legacy to our mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. TNC has more than 23,000 Legacy Club members and in FY14, nearly 1,500 individuals told us they had included the Conservancy in their will, retirement plan or other estate plan. Annually we raise approximately $100 million in deferred and complex gifts, including CGAs, CRTs, gifts of real estate, and donor advised funds. In addition, TNC is embarking on the largest campaign in conservation history - a $5 billion investment in private philanthropy and impact capital that will enable us to leverage tens, if not hundreds, of billions of dollars in public investment for nature. Become a part of our skilled gift planning staff dedicated to working with our supporters to establish gifts of complex assets and giving vehicles to achieve their philanthropic goals to protect, transform and inspire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Associate Director of Gift Planning is responsible for developing and managing effective gift planning donor strategies that result in raising funds through outright, blended and planned gifts while working with our chapter leadership and fundraising staff in the southwest, including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. S/he will serve as a technical and strategic gift planning advisor and partner to state leadership and fundraising staff in assigned chapters to determine effective strategies for identified donors and prospects to generate leads for complex gifts. S/he understands and applies complex principles of developing donor strategies and builds strong relationships with a portfolio of new and current donors and prospects. The Associate Director discusses assets proficiently and listens for opportunities for gifts of assets. S/he negotiates and closes a wide range of outright and complex gifts, including bequests and life income gifts, gifts of non-cash assets such as stock and real estate, and Donor Advised Funds. S/he will incorporate blended gifts and gifts of assets in proposals to donors. S/he is capable of articulating the global priorities of the Conservancy and working within a campaign at an advanced level. S/he involves and engages appropriate partners in the field and staff at the Worldwide Office, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues or concerns. S/he will be required to use the Conservancy's donor database. Understands and complies with all TNC gift-related policies and procedures and ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning and the Association for Fundraising Professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

Decisions may have program-wide impact, affect staff in non-program areas, and bind the organization financially or legally.

Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.

Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.

Proven ability to negotiate complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to position number 44587, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 31, 2016. Click "submit" to apply for the position or "save for later" to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. *LI -CH1 The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity EmployerOur commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.